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EESix athletes awarded Olympic Committee medals
The Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) publicly awarded six sports figures with medals for their contributions to the development of Estonian Olympic and sports movement.
The European heat wave brought an alcoholic life to France
A severe heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has led to partial alcohol bans in France, nationwide warnings in Germany, and the closure of football fan zones in Spain due to temperatures reaching record-high levels.
The Estonian epee team defeated Romania in the opening match of the European Championship
Estonia's men's handball team defeated Romania in their opening match at the European Championships taking place in Antony, France.
Full list of top scorers after World Cup round 1
The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured several surprising results and notable performances. Underdog teams such as Cape Verde, Morocco, and DR Congo secured draws against stronger opponents, including Spain, Brazil, and Portugal respectively. Hosts the United States and defending champions Argentina both started strongly with decisive victories. The article lists the top scorers after the first round, highlighting Lionel Messi with three goals, followed by Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and others.
France has broken up the warring Senegal in the second half
France needed to significantly improve their performance in the second half to overcome the highly organized Senegal, ultimately winning 3-1 at the MetLife Stadium and starting their World Cup campaign with a win. Senegal performed exceptionally well in the first half, limiting France's chances and coming close to scoring, including hitting the crossbar with Jackson. However, the movement of Olivier Giroud into a more central role changed the match dynamics. Giroud became the standout performer, creating gaps in Senegal's defense and feeding Kylian Mbappé, who opened the scoring. Marcus Thuram
ERR Washington: US-Iran deal raises tensions among Americans
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war. According to Pakistani reports acting as intermediaries, the agreement foresees the cessation of hostilities on all fronts and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. The memorandum is expected to be signed on Friday according to the current plan.
England earned three victory points in a six-goal game.
England's national football team defeated Croatia 4:2 in their opening match of the World Cup finals.
He sprinted 10 laps in the U-23 Italian cycling race.
In the fourth stage of the U-23 men's Giro d'Italia cycling tour in Italy, which ran from Matera to Corato over 152 kilometers, 20-year-old Oliver Mätik from the Tudor Pro Cycling Team U23 finished in eighth place.
Legia won the final with a huge victory, Drell lost the opening match.
Legia Warsaw won the second game of their playoff series against Zielona Gora with a score of 104:82, tying the series at one game apiece.
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The article mentions Debora Saarnak as the host of an ETV sports program aired on June 16.
The basketball team welcomes the return of Coach, who will make our game more diverse.
The Estonian basketball team welcomes the return of Kotsari, who makes their game more versatile. The team faces important matches in early July, ending the first round of the World Cup qualifiers. Next week, Estonia will host Latvia in a home match.
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After a long search, Mr. Barrus has found a new libero.
The Võru Barrus volleyball club has signed a contract with libero Johan Vahter.
In the Voronja Gallery in the Old Believers' Village, a telephone box can be seen
In the village of Vanausula, the Voronja gallery is hosting an art event called 'Kuratetosina'. Local residents have created sculptures for the gallery's courtyard as part of commemorating this event, with the goal of raising funds for charity.
EKA students help to restore the manor house in Rouru
Approximately 40 years abandoned, the Juuru Manor's main house is being restored by its owner who wants to live in it as it originally was. Students from the Academy of Arts are conducting research at Juuru Manor this week to use the findings for restoring the manor house.
The premium oversized Trans carriage series is not misplaced
Narva Trans, a club from the Estonian Football Premium League, defeated Vana Hea Puuri, a team from the Estonian Football Amateur League, 10:0 in the 1/64 final of the Tipneri Cup.
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On the weekend, it's cloudy and rainy.
The article discusses weather conditions expected during the weekend, mentioning cloudiness and rain. It describes atmospheric movements affecting Estonia, including low-pressure systems coming from the west and east, and predicts rain in Eastern Estonia at night. During the day, an eastern low-pressure system moves towards the area from Lake Peipus, with precipitation spreading westward. On Sunday, a northeastern low-pressure system moves over southern Finland and another crosses Scandinavia into the Baltic Sea. Dense rainfall areas are expected around Sweden but also spread across the Baltic
Politicians: Inter-party agreement would not curb sovereign debt
The President of the Bank of Estonia met with leaders of various parties on Wednesday to encourage them to reach an inter-party agreement on controlling the growth of public debt. All parties acknowledge that rising public debt is a serious issue but do not see an opportunity for such an agreement.
The Estonians did well at the German Motocross Championships
The fourth round of the German motorcycle racing championship took place recently on a soft track in Tensfeld. In the MX Masters class, Jörgen-Matthias Talviku finished in sixth place overall. In the MX2 class, Sebastian Leok secured fifth place, and in the 85cc class, Robin Robert Mooses achieved sixth place.
The Riigikogu adopted the Law on the prevention and control of communicable diseases
The Estonian parliament has adopted a new law on the prevention and control of infectious diseases, aiming to address shortcomings in the existing legislation exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The law also simplifies vaccination procedures in schools.
The University of Tartu basketball team added Pärnu to its roster
Tartu Ülikooli korvpallimeeskond nõustus 26-aastase ääremängija Aleksander Oliver Hindiga lepingu alusel.
Finnish Parliament supports lifting ban on nuclear weapons
The Estonian parliament supported the repeal of the ban on nuclear weapons in order to align the country with NATO's deterrence policy following Estonia's accession to the alliance in 2023.
Source: Fuel-scarce Russia turned its attention to the Asian fuel market
Four sources told Reuters that Russia is struggling with a fuel shortage and plans to import oil this month. One source said Russia intends to import fuel from Asia.
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Estonian 3x3 basketball team qualified for the European Championships
Estonia's 3x3 basketball team reached the final of the European Championship qualification tournament in Bucharest and secured their place in the European Championship final tournament.
The Riigikogu adopted a law on the obligation to warn against speed cameras
The Estonian parliament approved a legislative change requiring police to warn drivers when they are caught speeding by speed cameras.
The French Light Infantry Company marked the end of its rotation in Pärnu
In Tartu, Estonia, the rotation of a French light infantry unit ending its service in the country was marked. The event honored the contributions of the French soldiers to Estonian security and involved the presentation of mission medals.
Ivory Coast businessman suspected of betting fraud
A player from Estonia's national football team, Elye Wahid, is suspected of participating in match-fixing.
Priit Sibul: the ERR's East European-style takeover test
Priit Sibul, a member of the Riigikogu and the ERR Council, argues that expanding the composition of the ERR Council is necessary to ensure the selection of an ideologically suitable leadership.
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The Competition Authority recommends that fuel distributors refrain from publicly commenting on prices
The Estonian Competition Authority has advised fuel sellers to avoid making public comments about prices, as such statements could imply intentions to raise or lower prices.
The courtyard of the Voronja Gallery filled with crates
The Voronja Gallery in Varnja village is currently hosting an exhibition featuring works by artists known as 'krattid'.
In Auvergne, construction has begun on a gas plant.
Construction has begun on an airbag manufacturing plant in Auvere, Ida-Viru.
Tartu Bigbank made the first additions, the title sponsor supports with a million euros
Tartu Bigbank's volleyball team has strengthened its roster with several new players this summer. The naming sponsor, Bigbank, announced it will support Tartu's club teams, including the women's team and youth teams, with a total of one million euros over the next four years.
Tusk called the killing of an anti-Putin Russian artist a political assassination.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the killing of Semjon Skrepetski, a Russian artist opposed to Vladimir Putin, as a political murder.
Renard, who set out to save Tunisia: I face a difficult challenge
Herve Renard, the new head coach of the Tunisian national football team, stated that he faces a challenging task ahead.
Times are tough for Iran's supreme leader
The Telegraph reports that Iran's new highest leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has inherited his father's title but faces uncertain times. He must prove he can lead the country through an economic crisis while also considering the growing influence of the revolutionary guard.
As a lucky loser who qualified for the main draw, Vekic won in London
Donna Vekic, who qualified for the main draw as the 'lucky loser' at the Wimbledon tournament, took advantage of her opportunity and won her first WTA 500 category tournament in London.
The rocks: the failure to provide the additional budget led to the breakdown of the coalition
Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the Social Democratic Party faction in the Riigikogu, stated that the coalition between the Reform Party and Eesti 200 began to break down when the additional budget was not supported by Aivar Sõerd and Mart Võrklaev from the Reform Party.
From now on, airlines must provide a child with a seat next to a parent at no extra cost.
Starting next year, changes to passenger rights within the European Union will require airlines to include hand baggage in ticket prices. Additionally, children under the age of 14 must be allowed to sit next to their parent or guardian without an additional fee.
Flora will be the champion of Slovakia if he succeeds.
Estonian football clubs have learned their opponents for the second round of European competitions, should they advance.
Marina and James K have joined the Flow Festival line-up.
The Flow Festival in Helsinki has added Welsh musician Marina and American alternative pop artist James K, who performed in Estonia last year, to its lineup.
My Sportsman platform fulfilled its purpose of creation.
The Estonian Olympic Committee's joint fundraising platform 'Minu Sportlane' has achieved its initial goal by raising over 130,000 euros for Estonian sports through its activities over the past year.
A stronger El Niño could keep Europe warmer until next spring
The temperature of the surface layer of the Pacific Ocean has risen noticeably in recent weeks, indicating the beginning of the El Niño climate phase. According to the Copernicus Climate Service model, water temperatures could rise by up to four degrees above the long-term average, potentially leading to a stronger El Niño event.
Ivar Põllu: We love ruins, destruction and the poetics of it all
Ivar Põllu, creative director and director of Tartu New Theatre, discussed the theatre's summer plans, which include two performances at the Viscosa Cultural Centre. Põllu stated that this is the correct venue because both the theatre troupe and the associated poetry are very much appreciated.
Trump suspended the Senate confirmation of the Director of National Intelligence.
US President Donald Trump halted the Senate's confirmation process for former prosecutor Jay Clayton to become FBI director, stating he wants to ensure his current position is filled by someone he has selected.
Fuel sellers warned publicly commenting on prices can affect competition
The Competition Authority has advised fuel retailers against publicly discussing fuel prices or potential price changes to prevent violations of commercial regulations. The authority clarified that this recommendation does not limit companies' ability to engage in public communication.
TODAY LIVE | Four-time world champion Germany faces Curacao
Today at 7:50 PM, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live coverage of the football World Cup final group match between Germany and Curacao. The commentary will be provided by Kristjan Kallaste and Marko Pärnpuu. The event can also be followed via ERR's sports portal live blog.
Domestic drought is prevailing in markets
Cold and rainy spring has delayed the Estonian strawberry season. There are very few local strawberries available at Tallinn markets currently, and according to sellers, a larger quantity will only reach buyers next week.
Estonia's municipal libraries cannot afford to buy books
Estonia's municipal libraries are struggling with insufficient funding, which limits their ability to purchase new books and other materials. The Estonian Librarians' Association has formally informed the Ministry of Culture about this issue.
Ukraine fired an airstrike on Moscow's largest oil field
Ukraine forces conducted an air strike targeting Russia's largest oil refinery and a large fuel depot in Krasnodar Krai overnight into Tuesday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Russian leader Vladimir Putin a meeting in the United States.
Estonian beauty products are highly valued by the International Union of Mineworkers
Estonian figure skaters Niina Petrõkina, Aleksandr and Mihhail Selevko, and Arlet Levandi have received invitations to compete in the International Skating Union Grand Prix events next season.
Noah Lyles set a world record in the short distance.
US sprinter Noah Lyles set a world record in the 150-meter distance at a track event held in Ostrava.
I could tell the Red Islands could attack Spain.
In an ETV sports broadcast, former Estonian national team players Andres Oper and current midfielder Markus Poom analyzed the results of the recent FIFA World Cup finals.
Alekna won the 70 metre throw at Jõhvi, two Estonian records were set in the running events
At the Jõhvi Athletics Night, Mykolas Alekna, the world record holder in the discus throw, won the men's discus event with a throw of 70 meters. Two Estonian records were also set during the competition.
The Country News Center has swept underwear in several places.
The Maaelu News Center placed disposable gloves in multiple locations on Tuesday as part of an initiative to draw attention to the importance of soil in our lives.
The early scare made a surprisingly early start on the year.
Early potatoes arrived at stores earlier than usual this year, reaching shelves nearly a week before they typically do. Growing early potatoes requires significant effort and work from farmers. A competition is underway to see who can get their potatoes to market first before January 1st.
Boldness took the lead, but Flora answered with two gates
Tallinn Flora defeated Pärnu Vaps 2:1 in the 16th round of the Premium League match at away venue. Joosep Pöder scored for Vaps, but Flora responded with goals from Vladislav Kreida and Oscar Pihela.
New electricity connections with Finland and Latvia are planned to be built by the end of the next decade
Residents of Saaremaa Parish are waiting to learn where the fourth electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia will be built. Although the deadline for the Estonia-Latvia electricity link and Estlink 3 has been postponed again this year, Elering and the Ministry of Climate have confirmed that both cables are planned to be completed by the end of the next decade.
Estonian clubs found out against the Conference
Estonian football clubs FCI Levadia, Nõmme Kalju, and Paide Linnameeskond have announced their opponents in the first round of the Conference League.
The Chicago Bulls hired a Brazilian NBA champion to be their head coach.
The Chicago Bulls have named Brazilian Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.
The Estonian camera on mission could reach space in 2028.
Estonia's first scientific instrument, an optical periscope camera called OPIC, has departed from Tartu Airport on a mission to space. The camera, developed at the Tartu Observatory, is set to begin its journey into space in 2028 and will capture images of the comet's nucleus.
A Russian warship has issued a warning to British fighters in the straits of La Manche.
British media reported on Tuesday that the Russian warship Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots toward a civilian fishing vessel flying the British flag in the English Channel.
The fishing season affects the sale of waste, in particular in small fisheries
The article discusses how colder weather affects ice cream sales, particularly impacting small vendors more than large city chains.
Poll: Support for right-wing politicians in Germany rose to 29 percent
A survey by YouGov indicates that support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has increased to 29 percent, surpassing the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which holds second place with a lead of nine percentage points.
Flora is on her way to the Champions League against Georgia's champion.
The reigning Estonian football champion Tallinn FC Flora has learned about their first opponent in the Champions League, which is the Georgian champions.
Estonia's Mark Lajal shines in qualifying at Ilkley tennis event
Estonia's Mark Lajal has advanced to the second round of qualifying at the ATP Challenger Ilkley tournament in the UK by defeating local player Anton Matusevich in three sets.
Estonian long-distance runners limited themselves to one match in the main EM table
At the handball European Championship taking place in France, Estonian players Sten Priinits and Kasper Tafenau have made it into the main table with one match.
SpaceX is buying Cursor, an AI company, for $60 billion.
SpaceX has announced it will acquire the AI-based programming platform Cursor for approximately $6 billion in shares. SpaceX recently went public, and the company's market value has surpassed $2 trillion.
For the England defender, the World Cup is likely to be over.
The article states that the England national football team's defender Tino Livramento has likely already missed the World Cup final tournament.
The Ministry is considering restricting mass access to document registers
The Ministry of Justice is considering imposing restrictions on mass access to public document registers due to concerns over potential risks.
A textile artist Aet Ollisaare is opening the exhibition "Home, dear home" in Kaunas
An art exhibition titled 'Kodu, kallis kodu' ('Home Sweet Home') by textile artist Aet Ollisaare will open on June 16th at the Muitinė gallery in Kaunas.
Estonia joins the NILE International Training Programme for Athletic Managers
Estonia has joined the international sports leadership training program NILE as a full partner starting in 2027. The goal of the program is to prepare sports leaders for international management and decision-making roles and to strengthen Estonia's representation in global sports leadership.
The role of the Chancellor of Justice in the immunity proceedings is likely to change.
The role of the Ombudsman in the process of removing MPs from office is likely to change, according to Ando Kiviberg, head of the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu.
Michal is confident in the government's commitment to the union.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that he is confident in his coalition, consisting of the Reform Party and Eesti 200, and does not take seriously rumors about the government coalition breaking apart or some members leaving the coalition. He confirmed that the current government wants to provide an opportunity to use the second step of the pension as collateral for home loans.
I decided to take a break from the singing competition.
Arhanna, who released a new single at the beginning of June, spoke to Vikerraadio about songwriting, singing competitions, and her big dream of releasing her album.
In Poland, a Russian artist critical of Putin was shot dead
A Polish artist known for satirical drawings of Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland, officials announced on Tuesday.
The Finnish champion was replaced by the Uku Jürjendal
Estonian boxer Uku Jürjendal defeated Finnish champion Sebastian Johansson with a powerful knockout at the Beazt Fight Night event held at Kultuurikatus on Saturday, June 13.
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Finland tights conditions for citizenship
Finland is tightening the conditions for obtaining citizenship and will introduce a citizenship exam starting in early 2027. The exam will assess applicants' knowledge of how Finnish society functions.
The soup finished in the top ten of the "Peoples' Choir"
Sebastian Suppi, a member of Estonia's road cycling team, finished in tenth place at the LVM Saarland Trofeo, which was part of the Nations' Cup series in Germany.
Kings of Leon as the first wave of zero-point nostalgia bands
A review of a concert by the band Kings of Leon held on June 14th at Unibet Arena Kvartal.
Sweden is buying new nuclear reactors from Rolls-Royce
The Estonian state-owned energy company Vattenfall has selected British company Rolls-Royce as the supplier for new reactors at a nuclear power plant. This marks the first time Rolls-Royce will be building reactors.
Suppi came out first on the podium in Germany for two days in a row
In the second stage of the LVM Saarland Trofeo junior cycling race in Germany, Estonian cyclist Sebastian Suppi finished in fourth place, being the best performer in the leading group.
Trump: The US will not give money to Iran
US President Donald Trump denied claims that the United States plans to invest in Iran or provide financial compensation to the Islamic Republic in exchange for nuclear deal commitments.
Four companies want to provide transport services on the island's ferry lines
The Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has received four bids for the management of ferry routes between mainland and Vormsi, mainland and Kihnu, mainland and Manilaiu, and between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
PÖFF collects memories and old photos of visitors for their 30th birthday
The Pimedate Ööde Film Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary, invites visitors to share their memories, old photos, and items related to the festival.
The future of universities as a useful map but a bad compass
The article discusses the impact of international university ranking lists, noting their growing influence in higher education. It raises questions about what these rankings truly indicate about a university's quality and what they might obscure, as written by Tõnu Esko.
Climate change will wipe out hundreds of species of glaciers in the coming decades
Long considered lifeless white snowballs, frost particles contain microscopic life forms hiding within them. An international group of scientists warns that global warming could cause melting ice to release a large portion of this largely undiscovered animal kingdom onto land.